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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Police Officer Salary After Tax in Alexandria

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท VA ยท Single filer

Rent: High StressCOL Index: 1.48

Police Officer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$52,000

Take-home:

$41,087

$3,424/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$67,000

Take-home:

$51,925

$4,327/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$85,000

Take-home:

$63,553

$5,296/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $67,000

Gross Salary$67,000
Federal Tax(9.5%)โ€“$6,354
VA State Taxโ€“$3,595
Social Securityโ€“$4,154
Medicareโ€“$972
Annual Take-Home$51,925
$4,327Monthly
$1,997Bi-Weekly
22.5%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Alexandria

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)50.8% โ€” High Stress

1BR Monthly Rent

$2,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$2,800/mo

COL Index

1.48

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,081/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $4,327 ($51,924/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,164

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,298

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$865

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$25,962

Wants / year

$15,577

Savings / year

$10,385

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Police Officer salary in Alexandria?

The median Police Officer salary in Alexandria (VA) is $67,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $52,000 and the 75th percentile is $85,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Alexandria?

At the median salary of $67,000, a Police Officer in VA takes home approximately $51,925 per year ($4,327/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 22.5%.

Can a Police Officer afford rent in Alexandria?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Alexandria is $2,200/month. On the median Police Officer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 50.8%, which is "High Stress". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,081/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Police Officer salaries in Alexandria?

Alexandria has a cost-of-living index of 1.48 (1.00 = national average). Alexandria is 48% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Police Officer salary.